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Preparations underway to support Charlie Bird in his epic climb this April

Huge preparations are underway across the county as the day to Climb Errigal Together looms closer. The climb will raise much-needed funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Association and Pieta House as part of the campaign initiated by former RTÉ ...

28 Mar 2022 at 16:33

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: FIVE YEARS AGO: The devastating 2017 Mountmellick flood

On this day five years ago, Mountmellick witnessed the worst flood in local living memory, when almost 100 homes and businesses flooded and the Main Street shut down. Read below our story written on that day, including interviews with flood ...

22 Nov 2022 at 14:33

World

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupts as officials warn people to prepare

The world’s largest active volcano has begun to erupt, and while it was not immediately threatening communities on Hawaii’s Big Island, officials warned residents to be ready for worse. Many current residents were not living there when ...

28 Nov 2022 at 21:05

Ireland

First female Civil Defence dog handler says canine partner ‘works for my love’

The first fully-trained female dog handler for the Civil Defence has said she was “stalking the K9 unit for years” before finally picking up her qualification. Meath volunteer handler Karen Kelly and her victim-recovery dog Rossi ...

09 Mar 2023 at 16:20

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Biggest ever International Pike Festival on Lough Ree

The 2023 Lough Ree International Pike Angling Festival is to be extended to the full body of the lake for the very first time with an additional prize fund added to make it one of the most lucrative events in Europe this year ...

19 Jul 2023 at 08:33

Local News

No room for Laois Civil Defence at new headquarters in Portlaoise

Laois Civil Defence cannot fit all of their vehicles into their newly acquired premises as An Post is using most of the building. The council bought the former Gings hardware building in Kea Lew Business Park in Portlaoise ...

25 Sept 2023 at 20:33

Local News

Civil Defence go from strength to strength here in Kilkenny

The huge contribution of the Civil Defence in Kilkenny was recently highlighted after the organisation made a presentation to local councillors in County Hall. From assisting with the evacuation of Wexford General ...

09 Aug 2023 at 11:33

Local News

Civil Defence help HSE reach snowed-in clients

A unique partnership involving Donegal Civil Defence and the HSE has provided an essential lifeline to a number of people in rural areas this week. The Donegal Civil Defence Severe Weather Off Road (SWORD) Driver ...

19 Jan 2023 at 15:33

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Louth Civil Defence CFR Scheme responds to over 50 calls

Louth Civil Defence, in conjunction with the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has formed a Community First Response (CFR) group which responds to life threatening 999 emergencies within County Louth. Since its ...

07 Nov 2023 at 13:33

National News

PICTURES: Irish Civil Defence is selling off all sorts of ex-vehicles for bargain prices

The Irish Civil Defence is auctioning a range of used vehicles including trucks, jeeps, vans, boats, a campervan and even a ride-on lawnmower next week. The varied mix on the catalogue is described as a ...

25 Apr 2024 at 19:33

Local News

In pictures: Donegal Civil Defence's annual presentation of awards

Donegal Civil Defence held its annual presentation of awards in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey on Friday. Last July, the Donegal County Council, Economic Development, Emergency, Enterprise, and ...

05 Feb 2024 at 21:33

Local News

Garda and Longford Civil Defence continue search for missing local man Peter Oliver Bohan

There was a very large turnout this morning by the public to assist the Garda and Longford Civil Defence in their ongoing effort to find missing local man Peter Oliver Bohan. Over 100 civilians ...

15 May 2024 at 14:33

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